Solutions Architect

About the role

The Solutions Architect/Portfolio Lead will lead the technical development and assist in growing the business in the portfolio area. This role is based in Westminster, Colorado and requires a passion for space exploration and development.

Responsibilities

• Develop a technology roadmap for technologies in the portfolio area
• Identify gaps in the technology portfolio and create strategies to address gaps
• Understand the current technical state-of-the-art in the portfolio area
• Engage in technical training and development to address knowledge gaps
• Perform technical project work to maintain domain knowledge
• Attend and present at conferences to maintain domain knowledge and coordinate with marketing to create content
• Work with the Business Development team to identify and pursue opportunities to fund work relevant to the portfolio technology roadmap
• Develop and maintain a knowledge base of relevant customers and competitors
• Meet with customers/partners to assess value and determine needs
• Assess the value of funded work versus new business investments and calculate return on investment
• Work with the proposal team and planned project tech leads to architect high-level concepts for proposals
• Review proposals to ensure alignment with the roadmap, state-of-the-art, and feasibility
• Solicit and engage with IRAD efforts to mature technologies needed to close gaps in the roadmap
• Coordinate with systems engineering and program management to document and preserve company knowledge
• Attend kickoffs and major milestone meetings for projects and regularly sync with project leadership
• Ensure work is non-duplicative across multiple programs
• Identify quarterly and yearly portfolio goals that align with tech roadmaps and company objectives
• Present quarterly updates to leadership on portfolio status including goals progress, technological progress, financials, and future outlook

Qualifications

• College degree in Engineering or a related field, with emphasis on systems engineering or mission concept design, or deep knowledge of a specific mission critical subsystem engineering field
• 8 to 12 years of experience in relevant fields, building breadth in spacecraft mission design concepts
• Demonstrated ability to lead architecture trade studies and translate mission objectives into requirements and ConOps

Preferred Skills

• Mission design
• Navigation
• Spacecraft subsystem trades
• Spacecraft communications

About the Company

Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through software and services that leverage unique subject matter expertise. The company supports mission and cutting-edge capabilities for commercial, civil, and national security customers. Its core business includes mission enabling services, technology solutions, and mission solutions. Advanced Space is mission-focused, delivering innovation to orbit and beyond.